Trustees, Annual Report for the period Period start date 02 01 ' Period end date 101 From Tol Reference and administration details Charlty name Section A The Bender Famity Trust Other names charity Is known by Registered Charity number (if any) 1163501 Charfty's principal address Woodfords Solicitors LLP 11 Harwood Road London Postcode SW6 4QP Names of the charity tru8tses who manage the charity Trustee name Office lrfanyl Trustee Chair Trustee Dato$ aet¢d rf not lor whole ear Nam• of pernon lor body) entiued olnt tNBtse Ifan Mr Roger Bender Mr Rajan Berry Mr Richard Hemingway Mr Roger Nlkinson Appointed * Aprrl 2025 Trustee Resigned 91fv April 2025 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, Ifor example, any Custodian trustoes) Name Datss actèd If not for wholè ear TAR 2024-2025
Names and addresses of advisers (Opllonal Information} e of adviser Name Address Name of chlef executive or names of senlor 8tsff members (Optional infomiation Section B Structure overnance and mana ement Descriptlon of the charity's trusts Type of governing document ¢"onsnliJtittiil Trust Oe8d How the charity is constituted Iiii.%l. &.%%otiatio,'I: comp-.'nyj Trust Trustee selection methods appDinifrd by. &leC1 a/., Appolnted by a resolution of the Trustees passed at a special meeting Additional governance is8u68 (Optional informatlon You may choose to includ& addrtional informalM)n. where relevant, about.. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustses- the Charty's organisalional structure and any wider network with which the charrty works., relationship with any relaled parties., trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them, Section C Ob'ectives and activities For the public benefit the advancement of education and the advancement of health and the saving of INes in particular by.. 1. Providing assistance to persons under the age of 25 years by funding any charity in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham land, where funds allow, to charities throughout England} whose aims include advancing the development, educalion, physical health andlor mental heamh of persons under the age of 25 ears,. and Summary of the objects ofthe harity set out in its governing document TAR 2024-2025
- Providing assistance to sufferers of cancer by funding any charity in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham land, where funds allow, lo charities in other parts of England) whose aims include promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of sufferers of cancer, and the advancement of health and saving lives, through the provision of financial assistance, support, education and practical advice and lo advance the education of the general public in all areas relating to cancer. Summar of Services and Pu Ilc Benefit '$ Pla house Dtsring the financial period of 2024-2025, The Bender Family Trust continued ils gralll funding of core costs at Ray's Playhouse, an under 5's stay and play provision located in Fulham South. The contribution during 2024-25 period was £58,848. Core grant funding for Ray's Playhouse extends to-. Staffing cosls for employed and banklfreelance EYPS DBS checks for all staff and volunteers Rent, rates and utilities Basic office running costs. i.e payroll, HR support and consumables The provision rs open daity providing drop-in stsy and play sessions for familieslcarers wrth under 5's. During school holidays under 8's are welcome. The centre is fully stafted wrth 8 qualified earty-years team providing advice, support and signposting. The centre receives grant funding from LBH&F (under the 3SIF grant) to provide support sessions for vulnerable families with young children. Additional restricted grant funders include The John Lyons Trusl. DEBK. Thomas, Day Schools Trust, The Daisy Trust as well as local businesses. Ray's Playhouse relies on the core cost funding from Ihe Bender Family Trust to continue its vital se5 to the communty. The Playhouse no longer receives Children's Centre funding from LBH&F due to pressure on local authority budgets. The provision continues lo grow with staff increasingly supporting parents-carers with their child's additional needs such as speech and language delay. The Fulham Bo s S¢hocl The original grant funding al the Fulham Boys School concluded in 2024, bul the Trust continues lo support the school with grants to support learning inilialives. The Trust have pledged lo fund a new minibus for Q4 of 2025 lo enable pupils to attend sports fixtures. Glrls Cricket Pro ramme The Btriider Famlly Trust approved a grant of £5,000 for a girl's cricket programme in South-west London delivered by sports charty, Enable. The programme offers the opportunity lo girls from the slate school sector aged 11-16 to learn cricket over the winter months and a pathway to girls club cricket over the Summer months. The Rainbow Trust Trustees approved a grant of £4,000 for a support worf(er to help a family Wtth a child suffering a life-limiting illness in the Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Summary of the main a¢tivities undertaken for the public benefit in r•lation to these objects Ilncludg within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public b&nefit) TAR 2024-2025
Ob"ectives for the comin ear In the 2025-26 period. the Trust will continue lo review applications on a case-by-case basis, however Trustees will be reviewing longer term grant commitments to Ray's Playhouse with the intention of a phased withdrawal over a twoYear pertod. Additional dotails of objectives and activities (Optional information) Grant Makin Pollc for the Bendor Famll trust 1. Charitable purpose and objectiv 1.1. The Trustees apply the funds of The Bender Family Trust at their discretion and in accordance with the charitable purpose8 and objectives of the charity. 1.2. Any decision whether to award a grant remains solely the responsibility of the Trust&es. 2. Prlorlties for support 2. 1. The amount of woik 01 number of projects that can be supported by the Trustees is necessarily limited to the amunl of funds that are available for distribution each year. The Trustees have detemined that the current priorities for funding are.. Funding lo improve the outcomes to improve the lives of children and young people but particularly within The Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham focusing specifically on projects within South Fulham. Funding to improve the physical and mental wellbeing of cancer sufferers and children with life-limiting conditions-, 2.2. The prrorities for support will be reviewed by Ihe Trustees every five years and may be changed depending upon circumstances and ihe perceived effectiveness of the application of funds. Any change lo these priorities must still fulfil the charilable purpose and objectives of the charity. 3. Principles applled in determinlng support In awardiag grants. the Trustees will apply the following principles-. 3.1. The Trustees will consider any requests or known $ttuations th are eligible for consideration.. From any Charity located tn The London Borough of Harnmersmith and Fulham or in the UK subjecl to available funding., From organisations and individuals alike. 3.2. Each request or situation will be considered on its own merils. Where situations have been previously considered {whether successful or not) any due diligence undertaken lo reach an earlier decision will be made available to the 1trusteesldiClorS]. 3.3. The Trtsslees will car out sufficient due dili You may ch0th8e to include rurther statements, where relevant. about.. policy on grantmaking. policy programme related Investment,. contribulK)n made by volunteers. TAR ence lo ensure that the 2024-202S
request or situation meets both the charitable purposes, and the priorities for support set out in this policy. 3.4. The Trustees 8re content to work in partnership with other grant making bodies where funding of an entrre project is beyond the scope of any single organisalion. This includes, but not limited to, supporting children and young people in The Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham and supporting cancer charities. 4. Applicant and partner du8 diligencé 4.1. The Trustees will cary out sufficient due diligence on any potential beneficiary to ensure.. The identity of the beneficiary-, • That funds are applied in accordance with the charity's charitable purpose., That funds are not knowingly used for-. o Money laundering in accordance with the op&rative Money Laundering regulations," o Terrorisl financing in accordance with the Terrorisl Act 2000-. o Bribery in accordance with the 2010 Bribery Act. 4.2. In cases where the charity 15 not the only sUPPOrter of the work or project, and to protect its reputation, the Trustees may choose to extend any due diligen beyond the proposed beneficiary and lo include other partner supporting organisalions. 4.3. The Trustees will adopt a risk rated approach lo due diligence. Risk factors will include the srze of the gr8nl,' the nalure of the relationship betw*n the ch8rity and the applicant-, the impact of the funding. 4.4. Grant size will be an important risk factor and the larger the grant the greater will be the likely level of due diligen undertaken. 4.5. Where the proposed beneficiary is well known lo the Trustees and the re18tionship has been long standing and well established, the amount of due diligence undert8ken is likely to be reduced. 4.6. The results of any due diligence will not last indefinitely. In cases where beneficiaries are supported for a significant period of lime. additional due diligence will be undertaken on a change of circumstances that might impact the beneficiary. or in any case after a period of fivel years. 5. Administratlon 5.1. For smaller grants. requests may be made informally. Where specific needs or sltualions are known, grants may be made at the discretion of the Trustees without any form of request. 5.2. For larger grants. Trustees should be confident-. Of the purpose of the proposed grant including an understanding of the work and the way in which the grant will be managed and applied., Of the personls) responsible for the management of the grant 8nd for overseeing the work., That all applicable laws and working practices associated with the work are fully and property applied-. That suilable s8feguarding r)oljries aro in plttce in cases wlivie the applicant works with children or vulnerable adutts. 5.3. For very large grants, in addttion to Ihe requirements sel out in 5.2, Trustees would expect a Written report lon request) setting out the progress and achievements for the period covered and detailing any forthcoming changes to either the nature or the location of ongoing work. 5.4. Wrth the agreement of the charty and the beneficiary, grants will be provided by means of an electronic banking transfer or a cheque. The charity's normal payment aulhorisalion process will be applied lo any payments. 5.5. Where the grant is for a specified project or purpose, and in situations whère that purpose does not proceed or where any grant or part thereof remains unused, unused funds musl be returned. 5.6. Where formal written a lications have been received, or other 2024-2025 TAR
records maintained, these will be stored and subsequentty disposed of in accordance with the Charity's policy on data pro16Ction and prevailing Data Protection legislation. 6. Decision maklng 6.1. The decision of the Trustees on whether to award a grant is final. 6.2. The Trustees are not obliged lo provide an explanation to applicants in the event their application is not successful. Section D Achievements and performance Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity durlng the year Provide critical funding to cover core costs of running Ray's Playhouse. Without the support of The Bender Family Trust, the Playhouse would not be able to stay open five days a week supporting hundreds of local families every month. Empowerment and confidence lo stale-educated girls with a funded cricket programme lo help build seif-esteem and a sense of achievement. Cricket fosters teamwork, communication and friendship. breaking down social barriers promoting integration across communities. Supporting the Fulham Boys School with learning and development. The five-year grant from the Trust has helped establish a reaming support unil with a dedicated team lo deliver mental health support, reduce exclusions, support pupils with additional learning needs, giving pupils from all backgrounds the opportunity to succeed in life. Section E Financial review Brief statement of the charity's pollcy on reserves The Charity does not wish to spend more than the income generated by the investment fund, but at this stage the trust has chosen, on the advice of the fvnd manager, to borrow against the fund to meet its existing and short-temi grant fundlng commitments. In the long term the Trust wishes to make charitable distributions to end out thè fund and with thè intentlon of closin the Trust. NIA Detsils of any funds materially in dgficit Further financial review detall8 (Optional information) .yu-rnaY-cho0se10.InCludv." additional information, where The investment policy is focused on generating capital growth managed relevant about.. by a regulated fund rnanager. the ¢haTrty's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising),. how expendItu has supported the key objectives of the charity., investment policy and TAR 2024-2025
objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration Tha tru8teos declare that they have approvfyd the trustees, report above. Slgnad ¢)n behalf of the Charity's tr teo5 Slgnature(s) Full name(s) Position Richard Hemingway Roger Bender Trustee Trustee Date 29.10.2025 TAR 2024-2025
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of The Bender Family Trust n accounts for the year ended 1" January 2025 Charity no lif any 1163501 Sel out on pages As attached I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above tharity {Ihe Trust") for the year ended 0110112025_ Responsibilities and As the charity trustees. you are responsible for the pparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance wrth the Charities Act 2011 {"the Ad.). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts Caled out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)Ibl of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have compleled my examination. I confim that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect= the accounting records were not kept in accordan with section 130 of the Act. or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records.. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the fom and content of accounts set out in the Charilies (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: 24° October 2025 Name: TJH THEOCHAROUS Relevant professional qualification{s) or body lif any): Chartered Certified Accountant Address: Fortis Accountants Ltd 68 Dalling Road London. W6 OJA IER October 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete If the examirier needs lo highlight matters of concern Isee CC32, Independent examinalion of charty accounts.. diredions and guidance for examiners). Giv here details of any jtenls that the examiner wis es to disclose. IER October 2018
Registered charity number.. 1163501 The Bender Famlty Trust Receipts and Payments Accounts for the year ended 1st January 2025
The 8ender Family Trust for the year ended 1st January 2025 CONTENTS PAGES Independent Examiners Report To The Trustees Receipts and Payments Accounts Statement of assets and liabilities
The Bender Family Trust Receipts and Payments Accounts for the year ended 1st January 2025 2025 2024 Receipts Realised dividend & interest income Total receipts 41.904 36.463 41,904 36.463 Payments Management fees Funding & donations & gifts Legal, professional & probate fees Accounting Other costs Interest paid Total payments 35,774 73,770 7,935 1.920 1.098 15,941 32.765 96.348 72.021 1,920 678 12,336 136.439 216,069 Net (Payments) / Receipts 194,5341 1179,6061
The Bender Family Trust Statement ol assets and liabilities for ihe year ended 1st January 2015 2025 2024 Cuirent Ae1$ Cash at Bank Stocks & investments Cash client AccoLbnt Total asset5 108.260 2,104.943 93,088 2,060,462 2.213.203 41.716 2.254.919 2.153.550 6,349 2,159,899 Current Liabilitie5 Creditors 375.555 254,001 Total LiabilFties 75,555 255, Net assets 1,879,364 1,903,978 General Ltnrestricted funds 1.879.364 1.903,978 Signed on behalf of the Trustees on 24 October 2025 R Hemingway Trustee
The Bender Family Trnst Notes for the year ended 1st January 2025 Other notes l Related party note During the year amounts were approved fof legal & professional services to the Trust's lawyer5 of which 2 Trustees are also partners. 2 Schedule of grants 2025 Amt 2024 Amt Sl. No. Name 1 Rainbow Trust 2 Fulham Boy5 3 Ray's Playhouse Totsl 4.000 27.500 37,500 42.000 58.848 73,500 96.348